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2012 MINI John Cooper Works 1.6L Petrol · K70 EAL

K70 EAL

2012 MINI John Cooper Works (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2012. Recorded mileage 59,900 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS
Year / Origin
2012 · Borehamwood
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08/12/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
59,900 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/12/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc

K70 EAL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2024
  • 59,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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K70 EAL Mileage History

  1. 09/09/202254,544 mi
  2. 07/09/202357,509 mi+2,965 mi
  3. 07/09/202357,509 mi
  4. 09/12/202459,900 mi+2,391 mi

Average of roughly 2,380 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

K70 EAL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 02:29
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini John Cooper Works (K70 EAL) between September 2022 and December 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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